| query | Someone who is c_______ acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger .Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger . The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans. He is a very cautious man. David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge. Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position. |
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| word | cautious |
| full-definition | adjective Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger . The scientists are cautious about using enzyme therapy on humans. He is a very cautious man. David moved cautiously forward and looked over the edge. Cautiously, he moved himself into an upright position. If you describe someone's attitude or reaction as cautious, you mean that it is limited or careful . He has been seen as a champion of a more cautious approach to economic reform. Cook was cautiously optimistic that he would finally solve the problem. Rebel sources have so far reacted cautiously to the threat. |
| inflections | cautiouslycautiously |
| cefr-level | C1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:c1
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